KAIMUKI, HAWAII

'Kaimuki]' is an old town in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States, once used as King Kalakaua's ostrich farm, where they roamed wild over the current mountain side. It later became the site of the state's carnation farm for funeral flowers. Now a mix of residential area with a small business district (mainly restaurants and service industries), it continues the urbanized Honolulu region to Kahala.
Kaimuki got its name from a hot oven. It was once pronounced Ka-imu-ki; imu meaning oven. Kaimuki was known as a very hot area.
Kaimuki's main street is named Waialae Avenue, pronounced Wai-ah-lai. Several restaurants and stores are located on this street, as well as Kaimuki District Park.

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Education

Colleges and universities

Primary and secondary schools

Public schools

Private schools

Education

Colleges and universities

Chaminade University is located in Kaimuki.

Primary and secondary schools

Public schools

Kaimuki High School is located in Kaimuki and serves much of the area considered to be Kaimuki. Kalani High School serves some students from Kaimuki.

Private schools

Saint Louis School for boys and Sacred Hearts Academy for girls are located in Kaimuki.